Vera is a .NET package that converts textual content to speech, utilizing Google AI (Gemini) for text generation and internet-based information retrieval.

The original library was written in TypeScript (GTTS), and I'm now migrating the project to C# and .NET to make it faster and more efficient.

To install the Vera package, you can use the NuGet package manager or install it directly from GitHub. Here are three methods:

1. Using the .NET CLI: Run the following command in your terminal:

   dotnet add package Vera
   

2. Using the Package Manager Console in Visual Studio: Execute this command:

   Install-Package Vera
   

3. Installing from GitHub: You can also install the latest version directly from the GitHub repository:

   dotnet add package Vera --version 1.0.0 --source https://nuget.pkg.github.com/Stawa/index.json
   

   Note: Replace '1.0.0' with the latest version number available on the GitHub repository.

After installation, you can start using Vera in your .NET projects by adding the appropriate using statements.

Here's an example of using Vera to generate a response from the Gemini API:

using Vera;
using System;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

class Program
{
    static async Task Main(string[] args)
    {
        string apiKey = "GEMINI_API_KEY";
        var gemini = new Gemini(apiKey, Gemini.GeminiModel.Gemini15FlashLatest);

        try
        {
            string prompt = "Explain the concept of artificial intelligence in simple terms.";

            Console.WriteLine("Sending prompt to Gemini API...");
            string response = await gemini.FetchResponseAsync(prompt);

            Console.WriteLine("Response from Gemini:");
            Console.WriteLine(response);
        }
        catch (GeminiApiException ex)
        {
            Console.WriteLine($"Error occurred: {ex.Message}");
            if (ex.InnerException != null)
            {
                Console.WriteLine($"Inner exception: {ex.InnerException.Message}");
            }
        }
        catch (Exception ex)
        {
            Console.WriteLine($"Unexpected error: {ex.Message}");
        }
    }
}

Explore the examples directory in this repository for more detailed examples and use cases. These examples highlight Vera's various capabilities and applications.

The project is currently in the early stages of development, and the core functionality is implemented. However, the package is not yet fully tested and documented.

In the future, I plan to create Vera Visual as an expansion of the V.E.R.A project. This function displays text for voice input and output on a small LCD screen, improving the system's user interface and interaction possibilities. Vera Visual seeks for a more accessible and user-friendly experience by combining visual feedback with vocal interactions.

We welcome contributions to help improve Vera! If you discover any issues, have suggestions for improvements, or wish to add new features, please consider the following:

1. Issues: If you discover an error or have a feature request, please open an issue in our GitHub repository. Please provide as much detail as possible so that we can better understand and handle the issue.

2. Pull Requests: We appreciate pull requests for bug repairs, upgrades, and new features. Please take these steps:

   • Fork the repository and create a new branch with your changes.
   • Make your adjustments.
   • Submit a pull request with a comprehensive explanation of your changes.

3. Documentation: Enhancements to documentation are always welcome. If you see any areas that need explanation or have ideas for improved examples, please post a pull request.

4. Code Style: When contributing code, please follow the existing code style and conventions used in the project.

Your contributions help to improve Vera for everyone. Thank you for your support!

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.